Lot 111
- 111
A provincial parcel-gilt field maple, walnut and yewwood commode 18th century, probably Italian
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, yew, maple
- 75.5cm. high, 81cm. wide, 40.5cm. deep; 2ft. 5¾in., 2ft. 8in., 1ft. 4in.
with a frieze drawer fitted with a small compartment above two ogee and tapering drawers, the apron carved with a lion mask and raised on shaped legs terminating in paw feet
Condition
A charming Provincial piece in country house condition. The veneers - notably to the top - have losses, lifting and shrinkage cracks which would benefit from attention.The brass handles later but in keeping with the piece. The carcass has some later restorations. There is tracing of the apparently original gilding to the lion mask and paw feet. With old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The form of this unusual commode draws on late 17th century French models. Interestingly, the use of stained field maple or 'mulberry wood' as the veneer for the banding was presumably intended to emulate the tortoiseshell grounds employed in 'Boulle' marquetry, whilst the golden yewwood mouldings and parcel gilt-lion mask and paw feet are possibly a provincial take on the opulent gilt-bronze mounts of French precursors. The carved lion mask is a popular motif in mid-18th century Irish furniture, and provides a possible clue as to the origin of this piece.